OTCMKTS:SFTBY SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Stock Price, News & Analysis $30.86 +0.35 (+1.15%) (As of 10/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesSEC FilingsShort Interest About SoftBank Group Stock (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get SoftBank Group alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$30.71▼$31.3450-Day Range$25.84▼$31.3052-Week Range$18.19▼$37.19Volume331,189 shsAverage Volume543,704 shsMarket Capitalization$90.73 billionP/E Ratio342.93Dividend Yield0.29%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingBuy Company OverviewSoftBank Group Corp. provides telecommunication services in Japan and internationally. It operates through Investment Business of Holding Companies, SoftBank Vision Funds, SoftBank, Arm, and Other segments. The company offers mobile communications and solutions to enterprise customers, and broadband services to retail customers; and sells mobile devices and software tools, as well as related services. It also provides internet advertising and e-commerce services; payment and financial services; ICT services products to enterprise customers; and communication device-related products and IoT equipment to retail customers. In addition, the company engages in design of microprocessor intellectual property and related technology; alternative investment management; ownership of professional baseball team; operation of baseball games; management and maintenance of baseball stadium and other sports facilities; distribution of video, voice, and data content via media businesses. Further, it engages in the certification services, security solutions, and Linux / OSS businesses; operation of comprehensive IT information site ITmedia; sale of indirect materials such as consumable supplies; facility management; planning and operation of fashion e-commerce website; operational support of brands' own e-commerce website; operation of fashion coordination app; management of few funds; generation of electricity from renewable energy sources; and supply and sale of electricity. The company was formerly known as SoftBank Corp. and changed its name to SoftBank Group Corp. in July 2015. SoftBank Group Corp. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.Read More… [Urgent] Starlink Set For The Largest IPO In History? (Ad)He turned PayPal from a tiny, off-the-radar startup… to a massive $64 billion giant. Then, he did it again with Tesla… which is up more than 19,500% since 2010. For perspective, that turns $100 invested into almost $20,000! And now, Elon could be set to do it for the third and final time… with what might be his biggest breakthrough yet. And for the first time ever, you have the rare chance to profit BEFORE the upcoming IPO.Click here now for the urgent details on this hidden play. SoftBank Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks14th Percentile Overall ScoreSFTBY MarketRank™: SoftBank Group scored higher than 14% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's OpinionN/AAnalyst RatingN/A Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for SoftBank Group.Read more about SoftBank Group's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.3 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth2.35% Earnings GrowthEarnings for SoftBank Group are expected to grow by 2.35% in the coming year, from $2.13 to $2.18 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of SoftBank Group is 342.93, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.32.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of SoftBank Group is 342.93, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 261.34.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSoftBank Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.99. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted0.01% of the outstanding shares of SoftBank Group have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSoftBank Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in SoftBank Group has recently increased by 57.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend0.8 / 5Dividend StrengthWeak Dividend YieldSoftBank Group has a dividend yield of 0.30%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthSoftBank Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of SoftBank Group is 100.01%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, SoftBank Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 4.13% next year. This indicates that SoftBank Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about SoftBank Group's dividend. Sustainability and ESGN/AEnvironmental ScoreN/A Percentage of Shares Shorted0.01% of the outstanding shares of SoftBank Group have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSoftBank Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in SoftBank Group has recently increased by 57.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. News and Social Media1.2 / 5News Sentiment0.13 News SentimentSoftBank Group has a news sentiment score of 0.13. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for SoftBank Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week. Company Ownership0.0 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, SoftBank Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 0.01% of the stock of SoftBank Group is held by institutions.Read more about SoftBank Group's insider trading history. Receive SFTBY Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for SoftBank Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address SFTBY Stock News HeadlinesArm Holdings: The Predictability Risks For Long-Term InvestorsOctober 14 at 7:22 PM | seekingalpha.comARM Stock: SoftBank's AI Goals Vs. Bearish Market TrendsOctober 4, 2024 | benzinga.com[Urgent] Starlink Set For The Largest IPO In History?He turned PayPal from a tiny, off-the-radar startup… to a massive $64 billion giant. Then, he did it again with Tesla… which is up more than 19,500% since 2010. For perspective, that turns $100 invested into almost $20,000! And now, Elon could be set to do it for the third and final time… with what might be his biggest breakthrough yet. And for the first time ever, you have the rare chance to profit BEFORE the upcoming IPO.October 17, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)SoftBank just handed OpenAI $500 million. For Masayoshi Son, it's just the beginning.October 3, 2024 | businessinsider.comOpenAI investor believes AI provides key to happiness: reportOctober 3, 2024 | msn.comOpenAI Now Valued at $157B After Latest Funding RoundOctober 3, 2024 | investopedia.comSoftBank's Son Says Artificial General Intelligence to Be Achieved in a Few YearsOctober 3, 2024 | wsj.comSoftBank's Bold AI Vision: AI Butlers and Investment in OpenAIOctober 3, 2024 | gurufocus.comSee More Headlines SFTBY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have SFTBY shares performed this year? SoftBank Group's stock was trading at $22.02 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, SFTBY shares have increased by 40.1% and is now trading at $30.86. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were SoftBank Group's earnings last quarter? SoftBank Group Corp. (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 7th. The technology company reported ($0.40) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The technology company earned $10.92 billion during the quarter. SoftBank Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.50% and a net margin of 0.92%. How do I buy shares of SoftBank Group? Shares of SFTBY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Company Calendar Last Earnings8/07/2024Today10/17/2024Fiscal Year End3/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeOTCMKTS SectorComputer and Technology Industry Telephone communication, except radio Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolOTCMKTS:SFTBY CUSIPN/A CIK1065521 Webwww.softbank.jp Phone(136) 889-2000FaxN/AEmployees65,352Year Founded1981Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.09 Trailing P/E Ratio342.93 Forward P/E Ratio14.49 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-1,570,760,000.00 Net Margins0.92% Pretax Margin6.76% Return on Equity0.50% Return on Assets0.14% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.82 Current Ratio0.79 Quick Ratio0.78 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$46.80 billion Price / Sales1.94 Cash Flow$1.48 per share Price / Cash Flow20.86 Book Value$31.07 per share Price / Book0.99Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,939,990,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$90.73 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.16 Social Links 2025 Gold Forecast: A Perfect Storm for DemandUnlock the timeless value of gold with our exclusive 2025 Gold Forecasting Report. 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